Episode 5: Legacy, Mortality, and the Weight of Our Choices

Parenthood isn’t for everyone—but saying no to it comes with a whole lot of existential baggage. In this episode, we’re unpacking the weight of choosing a child-free life—how it collides with societal expectations, stirs up existential dread, and forces us to redefine legacy, purpose, and human connection. What does it mean to leave a mark without leaving behind a next generation? Is immortality just an illusion? And what does the future of humanity look like when more people are opting out? Let’s get into it—deep, messy, and unapologetically real.

 
 

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Episode 4: Fractured Identity: Generations, Class, and the Politics of Self